The Minimalists Podcast Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman
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- Health & Fitness
The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside cohost T.K. Coleman, they help millions of people live meaningful lives with less.
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Minimal Aging
The Minimalists sit down with Colin Wright, author of How to Turn 39: Thoughts About Aging for People of All Ages, to talk about youth, aging, redefining accomplishments, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
What does it mean for young people to embrace the natural aging process? (2:22)
Would your 15-year-old self be impressed by you today? (26:19)
What gift does JFM want for his 43rd birthday? (43:24)
Listener tip: How can you downsize 100 items in one hour? (45:10)
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Trade-Offs
The Minimalists discuss minimalist trade-offs, non-objects, pleasures that can’t be purchased, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
How do you decide between two things when you have the money for only one? (1:48)
What is your favorite pleasure that money can’t buy? (20:06)
Listener tip: The Imagination Library. (38:16)
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Spiritual Clutter
The Minimalists discuss the clutter that is often caused by spirituality, religion, and different ideologies.
Discussed in this episode:
Should I declutter some of my accessories that might be cluttering my spiritual practice? (2:09)
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term “spirituality”? (30:44)
What are the 10 free minimalist resources from The Minimalists? (50:51)
Listener tip: an app a day! (51:29)
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Gratitude Clutter
The Minimalists talk about the fear of being too grateful, imposter syndrome, the problem with the pursuit of happiness, turning burdens into blessings, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
Is it possible to be too grateful? (2:13)
What’s one thing that was once a burden that you are now grateful for? (29:19)
What new position are The Minimalists now hiring for? (43:22)
Listener tip: insights from a massive decluttering session. (48:45)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast -
The Algorithm
The Minimalists sit down with the founder of Patreon, Jack Conte, to discuss the death of the follower, earning a living from creative work, why the joy of creating is often ruined by the demands of revenue, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
What’s the minimalist-approved way to ethically promote my creative work? (1:57)
If you could earn a living doing anything in the world, what would it be? (21:56)
What two new segments are coming to The Minimalists Private Podcast? (43:50)
Listener insight: a poem about decluttering. (45:41)
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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The Presence of Absence
The Minimalists discuss space hoarding, reification, the key to freedom, generosity, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
Is my landlord a space hoarder if they won’t let me use their empty garage for storage? (1:55)
What’s one thing you’re unwilling to share? (21:55)
What are Thursday Konversations with T.K. Coleman? (40:09)
Listener insight: Using OCD as a superpower. (40:51)
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast